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Senior Care in New Jersey

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Cost of senior care in New Jersey

Assisted living in New Jersey averages $7,315 per month statewide — about 37% above the national median. In-home care runs about $34 per hour, or roughly $5,440 per month for full-time help. 2,015 care providers serve New Jersey, and many accept Medicaid to help families cover the cost.

Senior care costs in New Jersey (statewide averages)
Care typeTypical costNotes
In-home care$34/hour~$5,440/mo full-time
Assisted living$7,315/monthprivate one-bedroom
Nursing home$14,235/month~$170,820/yr, private room

Source: CareScout / Genworth Cost of Care Survey (2024).

Complete Care at Chestnut Hill LLC

Complete Care at Chestnut Hill LLC

Passaic, NJ

★★☆☆☆ (172)

Complete Care at Chestnut Hill LLC is an assisted living community located in Passaic, New Jersey (identifier 315085). A…

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Complete Care at Park Place LLC

Complete Care at Park Place LLC

Monmouth Junction, NJ

★★★★☆ (163)

Complete Care at Park Place LLC is a nursing home located in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey (identifier 315362). Nursing …

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Complete Care at Plainfield LLC

Complete Care at Plainfield LLC

Plainfield, NJ

★★★★★ (162)

Complete Care at Plainfield LLC is a nursing home located in Plainfield, New Jersey (identifier 315101). As a nursing‑ho…

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Complete Care at Brakeley Park LLC

Complete Care at Brakeley Park LLC

Phillipsburg, NJ

★★☆☆☆ (159)

Complete Care at Brakeley Park LLC is a nursing home situated in Phillipsburg, New Jersey (identifier 315316). As a nurs…

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Excel Care at Wayne

Excel Care at Wayne

Wayne, NJ

★★★★☆ (145)

Excel Care at Wayne is a nursing home situated in Wayne, New Jersey (identifier 315103). Nursing homes of this type prov…

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Carewell Health Medical Center

Carewell Health Medical Center

East Orange, NJ

★☆☆☆☆ (143)

This provider appears in this directory as a hospital listing in East Orange, NJ, US. The available public details are l…

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Bayada Home Health Care, Inc

Livingston, NJ

★★★★☆ (139)

Bayada Home Health Care, Inc is a home health nursing provider operating in Livingston, New Jersey (identifier on file 3…

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Bayada Home Health Care, Inc

Bayada Home Health Care, Inc

Pennsauken, NJ

★★★★☆ (139)

Bayada Home Health Care, Inc offers home health nursing in Pennsauken, New Jersey. They send nurses to patients' homes f…

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Bayada Home Health Care, Inc

Bayada Home Health Care, Inc

Whiting, NJ

★★★★☆ (139)

Bayada Home Health Care, Inc is a home health nursing agency operating in Whiting, New Jersey (identifier 317031). The a…

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Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.

Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.

Cranford, NJ

★★★★☆ (139)

Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. is a home health nursing provider operating in Cranford, New Jersey (identifier 317020). T…

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Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.

Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

★★★★☆ (139)

Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. is a home health nursing agency operating in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey (identifier 3…

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Complete Care at St Vincents LLC

Complete Care at St Vincents LLC

Cedar Grove, NJ

★★★★★ (99)

Complete Care at St Vincents LLC is a nursing home located in Cedar Grove, New Jersey (identifier 315194). As a nursing …

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Davita St. Joseph's Wayne Dialysis

Davita St. Joseph's Wayne Dialysis

Wayne, NJ

★★★☆☆ (96)

This provider appears in this directory as a dialysis listing in Wayne, NJ, US. The available public details are limited…

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FMC John J DE Palma Renal Center

FMC John J DE Palma Renal Center

Toms River, NJ

★★★★☆ (96)

This provider appears in this directory as a dialysis listing in Toms River, NJ, US. The available public details are li…

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The Meadows at Lawrence

The Meadows at Lawrence

Lawrenceville, NJ

★★☆☆☆ (85)

Lawrence Rehab & Hcc/the Meadows at Lawrence is a nursing home located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey (identifier 315338).…

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Llanfair House Care & Rehabilitation Center

Llanfair House Care & Rehabilitation Center

Wayne, NJ

★★☆☆☆ (76)

Llanfair House Care & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home located in Wayne, New Jersey (identifier 315142). Nursing …

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Health Center at Bloomingdale

Health Center at Bloomingdale

Bloomingdale, NJ

★★★★★ (72)

Health Center at Bloomingdale is a Nursing Home provider located in Bloomingdale, NJ 07403. They accept Medicare and Med…

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Americans Home Health Care LLC

Americans Home Health Care LLC

Hamilton, NJ

★★☆☆☆ (69)

Americans Home Health Care LLC is a home health nursing provider operating in Hamilton, New Jersey (identifier 119444387…

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Excel Care at the Pines

Excel Care at the Pines

Atlantic City, NJ

★★★☆☆ (63)

Excel Care at the Pines is a nursing home in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This facility has 151 beds for people who need l…

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FMC Winslow

FMC Winslow

Sicklervill, NJ

★★★★☆ (62)

FMC Winslow appears in this directory as a dialysis listing in Sicklervill, NJ, US. The available public details are lim…

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How many senior care providers are in New Jersey?

There are 2015+ verified senior care providers in New Jersey. Browse profiles, compare ratings, and contact providers directly on families.care.

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How much does assisted living cost in New Jersey?

Assisted living in New Jersey averages about $7,315 per month statewide, about 37% above the national median of $5,350. Actual prices vary by community, room type, and level of care.

How much does in-home care cost in New Jersey?

In-home care in New Jersey runs about $34 per hour. Full-time care (about 160 hours a month) works out to roughly $5,440 per month.

Does Medicaid help pay for senior care in New Jersey?

Yes. New Jersey's Medicaid program offers waivers that can help cover home care and, in some cases, assisted living for residents who meet income and care-need rules. Eligibility and covered services vary, so confirm the details with the state program.

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